News from 2017
Woman alleges Soldier On Inc. retaliated against her for needing FMLA leave
PITTSBURGH – A Cheswick woman alleges she was retaliated against for taking a medical leave.
Westmoreland County Sheriff's Department deputy alleges he is owed unpaid wages
PITTSBURGH – A Scottdale and sheriff's deputy alleges he was not compensated for training as part of his employment.
Woman alleges Life Insurance Co. of North America wrongfully denied benefit claim
PITTSBURGH – A New Castle woman alleges she is disabled and her claim for benefits was wrongfully denied.
The Mennonite Home alleged to have wrongfully terminated man
READING – A Lancaster business is alleged to have wrongfully terminated an HVAC technician.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions alleges former employee breached agreement
PITTSBURGH – A New Jersey corporation has filed suit against a Zelienople resident resigned to work for a competitor and has failed to return customer information.
Consumer claims Amsher Collection Services keeps calling despite revocation of consent
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man alleges an Alabama keeps calling him despite his requests to stop.
Physician files suit against The Olson Research Group Inc. over fax
PHILADELPHIA – A Kingston physician alleges a Yardley business sent him an unwanted fax advertisement.
Florida man claims credit bureaus are reporting inaccurate information regarding credit history
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida consumer alleges his credit report contains inaccurate information.
Couple files suit against Greenbriar Marketing & Management Inc. over failure to build home
ALLENTOWN – A New Jersey couple claims an Allentown company failed to manufacture or deliver a modular home per their agreement.
Woman seeks reinstatement of disability benefits from The Hartford
READING – A Walnutport woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Home improvement company allegedly breached lease agreement, left property in disrepair
PITTSBURGH – A local property owner has sued a home improvement company, also of Pittsburgh, for rental costs allegedly due and owing from a breached lease agreement.
Lawsuit: Persian broadcasting company from N.Y. did not pay for satellite transmissions
PITTSBURGH – A local satellite communications company seeks to recover more than $78,000 in outstanding costs from a New York-based broadcaster, who allegedly did not pay it for services rendered.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's dangerous condition injured plaintiff, suit says
PITTSBURGH – A man injured on the premises of the University of Pittsburgh’s hospital is looking to recoup money for medical costs he incurred due to being injured on the hospital’s property earlier this year.
Florida landlord says Pa. photography business abandoned rental property
PITTSBURGH – A Florida property owner has started legal action against a photography business and its owners, who rented allegedly rented a property from the plaintiff for their business, abandoned it and did not fulfill the financial terms of the relevant lease agreement.
Philadelphia's 'Hellhole' status up for debate, but group points at huge Xarelto verdict
HARRISBURG – A recent, massive Philadelphia verdict that bucked a small national trend shows the city's court isn't treating businesses fairly, Pennsylvania's legal reform group says.
Pittsburgh engineering union claims it's missing $464K from Philly bonding company
PITTSBURGH – An engineering union based in Pittsburgh claims a Philadelphia bonding company has not paid it more than $464,000 in contributions and wage deductions, and is looking to recoup that outstanding amount through litigation.
Tractor rental company seeking to recoup $68K in damages
PITTSBURGH – A tractor equipment rental company is pursuing legal action and financial recovery against a Pennsylvania contractor for more than $68,000 in damages.
Lawsuit: $536K in wage payments outstanding, says Pittsburgh group
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh organization claims a Philadelphia bonding company has neglected to pay it in excess of $536,000 in contributions and wage deductions, and seeks to recover that amount through legal action.
Tobacco wholesale operation litigating against Delaware retail outlet and owner
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia cigarette distributor is suing a Delaware retail business for damages in excess of $11,000.
Superior Court affirms jury verdict not result of coercion in ceiling collapse case
PHILADELPHIA – In a decision filed Dec. 8, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed that a lower court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to end deliberations after a jury claimed it was deadlocked.